Totals
- Total revenue
- $1,206,460
- Total expenses
- $1,359,041
- Contributions and grants received
- $953,203
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $151,629
- Investment income
- $37,324
- Other revenue
- $64,304
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,128,118
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $66,397
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $1,061,721
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $880,191
- Management and general expenses
- $447,674
- Fundraising expenses
- $31,176
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $880,191
Program services were 64.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$953,203
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2a · Program service revenue: CHESS PROGRAM INCOME
total $30,025 · related or exempt $30,025
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2b · Program service revenue: GENERAL CONTRACTING
total $87,314 · related or exempt $87,314
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2c · Program service revenue: HOV INCOME
total $6,288 · related or exempt $6,288
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2d · Program service revenue: LAWN CARE
total $28,002 · related or exempt $28,002
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3 · Investment income
total $37,324 · excluded $37,324
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0
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6a · Gross rents
real property $42,905
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property $42,905
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $42,905 · related or exempt $42,905
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $0
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9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0
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11a · Other revenue: CONTRIBUTED NONFINANCIAL ASSET
total $8,199 · related or exempt $8,199
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11b · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME
total $13,200 · related or exempt $13,200
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11e · Other revenue, total
$21,399
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
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3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
-
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $100,000 · program services $18,976 · management and general $75,549 · fundraising $5,475
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $197,137 · program services $56,385 · management and general $124,483 · fundraising $16,269
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $40,817 · program services $1,000 · management and general $39,817
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $22,195 · program services $4,313 · management and general $16,637 · fundraising $1,245
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11a · Fees: management
total $0
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11b · Fees: legal
total $729 · management and general $729
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $44,140 · management and general $44,140
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
-
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
-
11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
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11g · Fees: other
total $260,693 · program services $260,493 · fundraising $200
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $5,399 · program services $4,168 · management and general $1,231
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13 · Office expenses
total $30,145 · program services $11,151 · management and general $18,994
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14 · Information technology
total $0
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15 · Royalties
total $0
-
16 · Occupancy
total $0
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17 · Travel
total $0
-
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $0
-
20 · Interest
total $2,350 · program services $2,350
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21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $37,165 · program services $7,093 · management and general $28,026 · fundraising $2,046
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23 · Insurance
total $18,027 · program services $3,421 · management and general $13,619 · fundraising $987
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24a · Other expenses: GENERAL CONTRACTING
total $189,137 · program services $186,274 · management and general $2,863
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24b · Other expenses: STIPEND
total $143,816 · program services $143,816
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24c · Other expenses: SUPPLIES
total $94,483 · program services $92,339 · management and general $2,144
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24d · Other expenses: MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT
total $44,568 · program services $37,431 · management and general $7,137
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24e · All other expenses
total $128,240 · program services $50,981 · management and general $72,305 · fundraising $4,954
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $126,849 · end of year $257,835
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $85,417 · end of year $24,137
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
end of year $134,418
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $343,113 · end of year $0
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5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
-
7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
end of year $0
-
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $11,657 · end of year $9,237
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$798,764
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$102,016
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $754,642 · end of year $696,748
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
end of year $0
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12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
-
13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
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14 · Intangible assets
end of year $0
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $16,618 · end of year $5,743
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $80,066 · end of year $19,517
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $25,000 · end of year $46,880
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $18,928
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $1,127,022 · end of year $771,721
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $87,280 · end of year $290,000
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
Dream Builders 4 Equity (DB4E) is working to develop economically sustainable and socially engaged communities by growing equity for youth, businesses, residents, and real estate.
Activities or mission (Part I)
Develop economically sustainable and socially engaged communities by growing equity for youth, businesses, residents, and real estate.
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Real Estate Program- DB4E actively addresses the vacant home and building epidemic in North City by rehabilitating and reimagining previously vacant properties. This initiative expands economic opportunities for minority contractors, fosters community business growth, and establishes sustained long-term momentum and investment in Hyde Park. Currently, DB4E is revitalizing four dilapidated properties in the Hyde Park neighborhood, contributing directly to the ongoing renewal of the St. Louis community while involving youth ages 16-24 in the rehabilitation process. As part of our commitment to the community, DB4E has completed seven free home repairs for seniors in the Hyde neighborhood and undertaken four community projects. Additionally, the Dream Builders team and youth played a crucial role in restoring the Hyde Park community after a major storm, clearing numerous fallen trees and debris. The DB4E youth dedicated 352 hours to neighborhood beautification and community cleanup efforts.
Expenses $631,248 · Revenue $101,795
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The Summer Build Academy is an eight-week program at the heart of DB4E's youth-driven community transformation. It equips participants aged 16-24 with essential tools, resources, and support, enabling them to thrive and lead in various aspects of life. Throughout the summer, participants engage in community development projects and reflect on their experiences in journals. Their writings are published in a book, with proceeds directly benefiting the youth. After completing the academy, participants are paired with mentors and have opportunities to earn money through property rehabilitation and teaching chess. They also take part in monthly events and have access to free therapy. In 2024, a total of 46 young people completed the Summer Build Academy, collectively investing 9,247 hours in transforming themselves and the Hyde Park community. Graduates from this program serve as chess coaches through our Black Squares Chess initiative, now active in six schools in partnership with Soul Fishers Ministry, where they teach chess to children from kindergarten to eighth grade. Remarkably, 96% of our program participants have achieved significant outcomes, including gainful employment, high school graduation, college enrollment, and successful college graduation, with many currently on track to graduate from high school.
Expenses $199,601 · Revenue $43,546
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HOV House of Vision (HOV) is a vibrant community store that highlights locally made clothing, art, books, and other products created by youth and community members. As a catalyst for successful entrepreneurship, HOV removes barriers and risks, providing a safe training ground for our youth and local residents. HOV plays a crucial role in our comprehensive strategy for transforming North St. Louis City. We recognize that building a prosperous community involves more than just rehabilitating homes; it also requires essential services such as retail stores, grocery stores, childcare facilities, and more. By actively contributing to these needs, HOV encourages businesses to return to the area or establish themselves here. In addition to serving as a community store, HOV operates a print and embroidery shop for external businesses, employing our youth as staff members. This integrated model reflects our commitment to nurturing talent, fostering entrepreneurship, and promoting equity within the community. To date, House of Vision has supported 22 local entrepreneurs, providing them with a platform to showcase their products and generate revenue for their small businesses.
Expenses $49,342 · Revenue $6,288
As filed on the 2024 return.
Listed in Part VII
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Michael WoodsMICHAEL WOODS
President & CEO
- Total calculated
- $100,000
- From this org
- $100,000
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
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Adam LayneADAM LAYNE
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Jana HaywoodJANA HAYWOOD
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Mark ButlerMARK BUTLER
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Matthew ThurmanMATTHEW THURMAN
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Adrienne EaglinADRIENNE EAGLIN
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 20 October 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202523219349315497
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